On Hand August 2024

August 2024 edition of Handley Gill’s monthly digital newsletter, On Hand, with all the latest developments in data protection (UK, EU and global), cyber security, AI and machine learning, content regulation, online safety, open justice, access to information, reputation management, digital markets regulation, human rights & ESG. Presented in a readily digestible digital format, those who prefer the traditional newsletter format can export the newsletter to pdf.

Nicola Cain31 August 2024Data Protection, PERSONAL DATA, GDPR, General Data Protection Regulation, UK GDPR, UK GENERAL DATA PROTECTION REGULATION, DATA PROTECTION ACT 2018, PRIVACY AND ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS REGULATIONS, PECR, ePrivacy Directive, Data Privacy, Cyber Security, Information Security, Cyber Resilience, CONTENT REGULATION, Content Moderation, Online Safety, Online Harms, eSafety, Reputation Management, Libel, Slander, Malicious Falsehood, Misuse of Private Information, Privacy, Article 8 European Convention on Human Rights, Confidential Information, Breach of Confidence, Freedom of Expression, Freedom of Speech, Free speech, Article 10 European Convention on Human Rights, Open Justice, Access to Information, Freedom of Information Act 2000, FOIA, Environmental Information Regulations 2004, EIRs, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Markets, Digital Markets Regulation, Human Rights, Human Rights Act 1998, European Convention on Human Rights, ESG, Environmental Social & Governance, Environmental Social & Corporate Governance, Information Commissioner, ICO, Monetary Penalty Notice, International data transfers, Restricted International Data Transfers, Media Act 2024, Generative AI & Data Protection, Generative AI, Generative Artificial Intelligence, CMA, Competition & Markets Authority, Children's Code, Institute of Directors, IoD, Responsible Business, FCA, Financial Conduct Authority, Data Protection Commission, Leveson, Press Recognition Panel, Press Regulation, Media Regulation, Data Controller, Data Protection Fee, Online Safety Act 2023, Illegal Harms, Digital Markets Competition & Consumers Act, DMCCAComment

On Hand July 2024

July 2024 edition of Handley Gill’s monthly digital newsletter, On Hand, with all the latest developments in data protection (UK, EU and global), cyber security, AI and machine learning, content regulation, online safety, open justice, access to information, reputation management and free speech, digital markets regulation, human rights & ESG. Presented in a readily digestible digital format, those who prefer the traditional newsletter format can export the newsletter to pdf.

Nicola Cain31 July 2024Data Protection, PERSONAL DATA, GDPR, General Data Protection Regulation, UK GDPR, UK GENERAL DATA PROTECTION REGULATION, DATA PROTECTION ACT 2018, PRIVACY AND ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS REGULATIONS, PECR, ePrivacy Directive, Data Privacy, Cyber Security, Information Security, CONTENT REGULATION, Content Moderation, Reputation Management, Libel, Slander, Defamation, Malicious Falsehood, Misuse of Private Information, Privacy, Confidential Information, Breach of Confidence, Article 8 European Convention on Human Rights, Free speech, Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Expression, Article 10 European Convention on Human Rights, Open Justice, Access to Information, Freedom of Information Act 2000, FOIA, Environmental Information Regulations 2004, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Markets Regulation, Human Rights, Human Rights Act 1998, European Convention on Human Rights, ESG, Environmental Social & Governance, Environmental Social & Corporate Governance, Online Safety, Online Harms, eSafety, EU AI Act, Online Safety Act 2023, Digital Markets Act, Cookies, Contempt, EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive, Information Commissioner, ICO, Information Commissioner's Office, Data Subject Rights, Data protection impact assessment, DPIAComment

King's Speech 2024

Handley Gill’s consultants consider the implications of the Labour Party’s immediate legislative priorities as set out in the King’s Speech 2024 for data protection, privacy, reputation management, freedom of expression, online safety, cyber security, digital markets regulation, artificial intelligence (AI), content regulation, human rights and ESG, and identify the manifesto commitments that will be delayed.

Nicola Cain17 July 2024King's Speech, King's Speech 2024, State Opening of Parliament, AI Bill, Audit Reform & Corporate Governance Bill, AI, Artificial Intelligence, AI Regulation, ESG, Environmental Social & Corporate Governance, Online Safety, Online Harms, Children's Wellbeing Bill, CONTENT REGULATION, Advertising, Human Rights, Cyber Security, Hillsborough Law, Duty of Candour, Equality, Discrimination, Equality (Race and Disability) Bill, Strategic Defence Review, Data Protection, Reputation Management, SLAPPs, Strategic Litigation Against Public Participation Bill, Digital Markets, Fraud, Cyber Security and Resilience Bill, Digital Information and Smart Data Bill, Product Safety and Metrology Bill, Crime and Policing Bill, Digital Markets Regulation, Freedom of Information Act 2000, Access to InformationComment

Pledge or hedge?

Following the announcement of the snap General Election to take place on 04 July 2024, and the launch of the major parties’ manifesto pledges during London Tech Week 2024, Handley Gill analyses the manifesto pledges of the major UK-wide political parties and their implications for cyber security, data protection, online safety, artificial intelligence (AI), digital markets, content regulation, reputation management, open justice, access to information, human rights and ESG.

Nicola Cain13 June 2024General Election 2024, GE2024, Data Protection, UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations, PECR, Artificial Intelligence, AI, Human Rights, Human Rights Act 1998, ESG, Environment, Environmental, Environmental Social & Governance, Environmental Social & Corporate Governance, Cyber Security, Digital Markets, Digital Services, Social Media, Technology, Technology Regulation, TECH REGULATION, Online Safety, Online Safety Act 2023, Online Harms, Reputation Management, Defamation, Libel, Slander, Misuse of Private Information, SLAPPs, Advertising, Gambling, Access to Information, Freedom of Information Act 2000, Open Justice, Conservative Party, Labour Party, Liberal Democrats, Green Party, CONTENT REGULATION, PLATFORM REGULATION, Data Protection ReformComment

On Hand May 2024

The May 2024 edition of Handley Gill’s monthly digital newsletter, On Hand, with all the latest developments in data protection (UK, EU and global), cyber security, AI and machine learning, content regulation, open justice, access to information, reputation management, digital markets regulation, human rights & ESG. Presented in a readily digestible digital format, those who prefer the traditional newsletter format can export the newsletter to pdf.

Nicola Cain31 May 2024On Hand, Cyber Security, Information Security, Cyber Attack, Data Breach, Data Protection, Personal Data, GDPR, General Data Protection Regulation, UK GDPR, UK GENERAL DATA PROTECTION REGULATION, DATA PROTECTION ACT 2018, PRIVACY AND ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS REGULATIONS, PECR, Data Protection and Digital Information Bill, DPDI Bill, Information Commissioner, Information Commissioner's Office, EDPB, European Data Protection Board, Artificial Intelligence, AI, AI Regulation, Machine Learning, Algorithmic Accountability, Algorithm Transparency, Open Justice, Freedom of Information Act 2000, Environmental Information Regulations 2004, Access to Information, CONTENT REGULATION, Broadcasting Code, Broadcasting Regulation, VSPs, Video Sharing Platforms, Reputation Management, Defamation, Libel, Slander, Misuse of Private Information, Privacy, Data Privacy, Digital Markets, Human Rights, Human Rights Act 1998, ESG, Environmental Social & Governance, Environmental Social & Corporate Governance, OFCOMComment

On Hand March 2024

The March 2024 edition of Handley Gill’s monthly digital newsletter, On Hand, with all the latest developments in data protection (UK, EU and global), cyber security, AI and machine learning, content regulation, open justice, access to information, reputation management, digital markets regulation, human rights & ESG. Presented in a readily digestible digital format, those who prefer the traditional newsletter format can export the newsletter to pdf.

Nicola Cain31 March 2024Data Protection, PERSONAL DATA, GDPR, General Data Protection Regulation, Regulation, Regulation (EU) 2016/679, UK GENERAL DATA PROTECTION REGULATION, UK GDPR, DATA PROTECTION ACT 2018, PRIVACY AND ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS REGULATIONS, PECR, ePrivacy Directive, Data Privacy, Cyber Security, Information Security, CONTENT REGULATION, Content Moderation, Reputation Management, Libel, Slander, Malicious Falsehood, Defamation, Misuse of Private Information, Privacy, Article 8 European Convention on Human Rights, Article 8 ECHR, Article 7 European Charter of Fundamental Freedoms, Article 8 European Charter of Fundamental Freedoms, Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, Freedom of Speech, Free speech, Freedom of Expression, Article 10 European Convention on Human Rights, Article 10 ECHR, Open Justice, Access to Information, Freedom of Information Act 2000, FOIA, Environmental Information Regulations 2004, EIRs, Artificial Intelligence, AI, Digital Markets Regulation, Human Rights, Human Rights Act 1998, European Convention on Human Rights, ESG, Environmental Social & Governance, Environmental Social & Corporate GovernanceComment

Labouring under an illusion?

Handley Gill’s consultants reflect on the openDemocracy conference ‘Where are we now with the Freedom of Information Act?’, held on Friday 08 March 2024 at the Institute of Advanced Legal Studies, where Labour Shadow Attorney General Emily Thornberry MP gave the keynote speech outlining Labour’s position on FOIA, openness and transparency and the ICO warned of the potential for more stringent enforcement.

Nicola Cain8 March 2024Access to Information, Information Rights, Freedom of Information Act 2000, FOIA, FOI, Environmental Information Regulations 2004, EIRs, Information Commissioner, Information Commissioner's Office, ICO, Shadow Attorney General, Emily Thornberry MP, Labour Party, openDemocracy, Institute of Advanced Legal Studies, IALS, Freedom of Information Statistics: annual 2022 bulletin, Transparency, John Edwards, Freedom of Information Act 2000 Post-Legislative Scrutiny, Independent Commission on Freedom of Information, Freedom of Information statistics: July to September 2023 bulletin, Public authority, Regulatory Enforcement, Enforcement Notice, Practice Recommendation, Institute for Government, OECD, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, OURdata Index, Open Useful and Re-Useable Data Index, Openness, The benefits of transparency: Why being more open is good for government, Publication Scheme, Section 19 Freedom of Information Act 2000, s.19 FOIA, Section 54 Freedom of Information Act 2000, S.54 FOIA, ContemptComment

On Hand July 2023

July 2023 edition of Handley Gill’s monthly digital newsletter, with all the latest developments in data protection (UK, EU and global), cyber security, AI and machine learning, content regulation, open justice, access to information, reputation management and digital markets regulation. Presented in a readily digestible digital format, those who prefer the traditional newsletter format can export the newsletter to pdf.

Nicola Cain1 August 2023Data Protection, PERSONAL DATA, UK GDPR, UK GENERAL DATA PROTECTION REGULATION, GDPR, General Data Protection Regulation, Regulation (EU) 2016/679, Cyber Security, CONTENT REGULATION, Content Moderation, Reputation Management, Libel, Slander, Open Justice, Malicious Falsehood, Misuse of Private Information, Privacy, Data Privacy, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Markets Regulation, Access to Information, Freedom of Information Act 2000, Adequacy Decision, US Adequacy Decision, EU-US Data Privacy Framework, Trans-Atlantic EU-US Data Privacy Framework, Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework, Freedom of Expression, Free Speech, Freedom of Speech, Information Commissioner, Special Purposes, Special Purposes Processing, Journalism, Journalism Code, Journalism Exemption, Data protection and journalism code, Facial Recognition, Right to be Forgotten, CBPR Form, Global Cross Border Privacy Rules Forum, Pornography, Surveillance, Biometrics Commissioner, Surveillance Camera Commissioner, Digital Markets Act, Data Subject Rights, DATA SUBJECT ACCESS REQUEST, DSAR, SAR, Retained EU Law, Human Rights, European Convention on Human Rights, Article 8 European Convention on Human Rights, Article 10 European Convention on Human RightsComment

On Hand March 2023

March 2023 edition of Handley Gill’s monthly digital newsletter, with all the latest developments in data protection, cyber security, AI and machine learning, content regulation, access to information and reputation management. Presented in a readily digestible digital format, those who prefer the traditional newsletter format can export the newsletter to pdf.

Nicola Cain21 April 2023On Hand, Data Protection, Personal Data, GDPR, UK GDPR, DPA 2018, Data Protection Act 2018, Data Protection Reform, Data Reform Bill, Data Protection & Digital Information Bill, Data Protection & Digital Information (No.2) Bill, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Cyber Security, Cyber Resilience, Age Appropriate Design Code, European Data Protection Board, EDPB, Department for Science Innovation & Technology, DSIT, Privacy, Misuse of Private Information, Information Commissioner, ICO, Data Protection Officer, DPO, Data protection Legislation, Information Rights, Access to Information, Freedom of Information Act 2000, FOIA, Human Rights, Content Regulation, Article 8, Article 8 ECHR, Article 8 European Convention on Human Rights, First Tier Tribunal (Information Rights), European Court of Human Rights, Data Breach, Data Breach Reporting, AI Regulation, Reputation Management, Libel, Slander, Defamation, Breach of Confidence, Confidential Information, Open JusticeComment

Bill of Rights... and Wrongs?

Handley Gill considers the impact of the Bill of Rights (Bill 117 2022/23), which would repeal and replace the Human Rights Act 1998, on the law of data protection, privacy and freedom of expression in the UK.

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